Thursday, March 20, 2014

Ky. Same-sex Marriage Recognition put on hold

A federal judge is giving Kentucky
more time to officially recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states
and countries.

The ruling Wednesday comes just two days before gay couples
would have been allowed to change their names on official identifications and
documents and obtain the benefits of any married couple in Kentucky.

U.S. District Judge John G. Heyburn in a four-page order said it
is best that momentous changes in the law happen after full review, rather than
running the risk of premature implementation or confusing the issues.

Heyburn's order is similar to orders granting same-sex marriage
recognition rights but putting implementation on hold in Texas,
Utah, Virginia
and other states.